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Ashland Junior High School

Summary:

Ashland Junior High School is a public middle school in Ashland, Kansas, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 53 students. The school is part of the Ashland school district, which is ranked 115 out of 266 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ashland Junior High School has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranging from 112th to 307th out of 362-368 Kansas middle schools, and its SchoolDigger rating has also varied from 1 to 3 stars. In comparison, the nearby South Central Middle School in Comanche County has a more consistent ranking, typically in the top half of Kansas middle schools, and a 3-star rating. Ashland Junior High School's proficiency rates in core subjects are generally lower than the state averages, particularly in 8th grade, while South Central Middle School's performance is closer to or above the state averages.

The high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds at Ashland Junior High School, around 58%, may be a contributing factor to the school's lower academic performance. Despite spending more per student than South Central Middle School, Ashland Junior High School's performance lags behind, suggesting the need to re-evaluate resource allocation and teaching practices to better support student learning. These challenges highlight the importance of addressing the needs of students from disadvantaged backgrounds and learning from the strategies of higher-performing neighboring schools.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 311 J.E. Humphreys St.
       Ashland, KS  67831

(620) 635-2814

District: Ashland

SchoolDigger Rank:
112th of 362 Kansas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,214 Help


Students who attend Ashland Junior High School usually attend:

High:    Ashland High

Feeder schools for Ashland Junior High School:

Elementary:    Ashland Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  15.7 Help
Number of students:  43

Racial breakdown:

White:
76.7%
Hispanic:
18.6%
Asian:
2.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  32.6% Help


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Compare Details Ashland Junior High School ranks better than 69.1% of middle schools in Kansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.31. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (76.7%), Hispanic (18.6%), Asian (2.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 32.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ashland Junior High School is 15.7. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ashland Junior High School is $16,214.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ashland Junior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Ashland Junior High School 112th of 362 Kansas public middle schools. (See Ashland Junior High School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Ashland:

SchoolDigger ranks Ashland 115th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ashland Junior High School

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Rank History for all students at Ashland Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 71.09 59th 277 78.7%
2007 60.56 111th 286 61.2%
2008 52.83 163rd 296 44.9%
2010 21.89 276th 316 12.7%
2011 27.77 269th 320 15.9%
2012 56.89 182nd 342 46.8%
2013 51.76 211th 355 40.6%
2015 29.42 292nd 368 20.7%
2016 16.40 307th 343 10.5%
2017 26.39 285th 358 20.4%
2018 52.07 144th 350 58.9%
2019 28.16 279th 368 24.2%
2021 57.19 122nd 367 66.8%
2022 30.18 265th 368 28.0%
2023 32.36 249th 362 31.2%
2024 58.31 112th 362 69.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ashland Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 18.05 282nd 300 6.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Ashland Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 55.07 106th 313 66.1%
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Rank History for White students at Ashland Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.89 119th 333 64.3%
2019 30.84 250th 344 27.3%
2021 57.76 107th 349 69.3%
2022 25.73 278th 349 20.3%
2023 27.93 271st 349 22.3%
2024 47.94 156th 347 55.0%
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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Ashland Junior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 38 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 39
1989 31 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 32
1990 37 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 39
1991 44 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 47
1992 37 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 39
1993 35 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 38
1994 41 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 43
1995 46 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 48
1996 46 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 48
1997 48 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 49
1998 38 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 40
1999 30 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 32
2000 37 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 38
2001 37 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 39
2002 40 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 43
2003 40 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 43
2004 38 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 39
2005 32 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 35
2006 25 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 3 31
2007 27 1 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 32
2008 32 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 37
2009 23 1 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 30
2010 25 0 1 6 0 0 1 0 33
2011 27 0 1 0 4 0 1 0 33
2012 22 2 2 5 1 0 3 0 35
2013 23 1 2 5 0 0 2 0 33
2014 21 1 0 9 1 0 0 0 32
2015 26 0 0 4 1 0 1 0 32
2016 29 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 30
2017 23 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 25
2018 24 0 1 3 0 0 3 0 31
2019 24 0 1 4 0 0 2 0 31
2020 33 1 0 5 0 0 0 0 39
2021 29 1 0 5 0 0 0 0 35
2022 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2023 45 0 1 6 1 0 0 0 53
2024 33 0 1 8 0 0 1 0 43

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ashland Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 39 4.0 9.7 0
1989 32 3.0 10.6 n/a
1990 39 2.8 13.9 0
1991 47 3.4 13.8 n/a
1992 39 3.4 11.4 46.2
1993 38 3.4 11.2 21.1
1994 43 3.4 12.6 20.9
1995 48 3.4 14.1 31.3
1996 48 3.4 14.1 31.3
1997 49 3.4 14.4 40.8
1998 40 3.1 12.9 45
1999 32 3.7 8.6 28.1
2000 38 2.6 14.6 50
2001 39 3.1 12.6 46.2
2002 43 2.6 16.5 58.1
2003 43 2.6 16.5 58.1
2004 39 2.1 18.6 53.8
2005 35 4.0 8.8 54.3
2006 31 3.0 10.3 60.7
2007 32 3.5 9.1 18.8
2008 37 2.9 12.8 45.9
2009 30 3.0 10.0 53.3
2010 33 3.3 10.0 45.5
2011 33 3.0 11.0 48.5
2012 35 2.5 13.6 34.3
2013 33 2.5 13.2 33.3
2014 32 3.0 10.6 46.9
2015 32 3.0 10.6 46.9
2016 30 3.0 10.0 36.7
2017 25 2.6 9.6 40
2018 31 2.3 13.4 48.4
2019 31 2.3 13.4 38.7
2020 39 3.5 11.1 46.2
2021 35 2.0 16.8 51.4
2022 0 1.9 0.0 n/a
2023 53 3.0 17.6 58.5
2024 43 2.7 15.7 32.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ashland Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 39 4.0 9.7 0
1989 32 3.0 10.6 n/a
1990 39 2.8 13.9 0
1991 47 3.4 13.8 n/a
1992 39 3.4 11.4 46.2
1993 38 3.4 11.2 21.1
1994 43 3.4 12.6 20.9
1995 48 3.4 14.1 31.3
1996 48 3.4 14.1 31.3
1997 49 3.4 14.4 40.8
1998 40 3.1 12.9 45
1999 32 3.7 8.6 28.1
2000 38 2.6 14.6 50
2001 39 3.1 12.6 46.2
2002 43 2.6 16.5 58.1
2003 43 2.6 16.5 58.1
2004 39 2.1 18.6 53.8
2005 35 4.0 8.8 54.3
2006 31 3.0 10.3 60.7
2007 32 3.5 9.1 18.8
2008 37 2.9 12.8 45.9
2009 30 3.0 10.0 53.3
2010 33 3.3 10.0 45.5
2011 33 3.0 11.0 48.5
2012 35 2.5 13.6 34.3
2013 33 2.5 13.2 33.3
2014 32 3.0 10.6 46.9
2015 32 3.0 10.6 46.9
2016 30 3.0 10.0 36.7
2017 25 2.6 9.6 40
2018 31 2.3 13.4 48.4
2019 31 2.3 13.4 38.7
2020 39 3.5 11.1 46.2
2021 35 2.0 16.8 51.4
2022 0 1.9 0.0 n/a
2023 53 3.0 17.6 58.5
2024 43 2.7 15.7 32.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Ashland Junior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $390 (2.4%) $15,824 (97.6%) $16,214

Data source: Kansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ashland Junior High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 279th of 368 Middle schoolsRanks 249th of 362 Middle schools
 7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Ashland Junior High School)33.317.6
 15.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Ashland)33.317.6
 15.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)31.831.7
 0%
7th Grade Mathematics (Ashland Junior High School)26.723.5
 3.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Ashland)26.723.5
 3.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)27.927.5
 0.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Ashland Junior High School)11.19.1
 2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Ashland)11.19.1
 2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)25.220.8
 4.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Ashland Junior High School)09.1
 9.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Ashland)09.1
 9.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)25.922.8
 3.1%
8th Grade Science (Ashland Junior High School)16.713.6
 3%
   8th Grade Science (Ashland)16.713.6
 3%
   8th Grade Science (Kansas)30.722.7
 8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students3153
 71%
African American00
American Indian01
Asian11
Hispanic46
 50%
Pacific Islander00
White2445
 87.5%
Two or More Races20
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients38.7%58.5%
 19.8%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ashland Junior High School

Students at Ashland Junior High School are 77% White, 19% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

Ashland Junior High School ranks 112th of 362 Kansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 43 students attended Ashland Junior High School.

Students who attend Ashland Junior High School usually go on to attend Ashland High


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